Residence Halls

The University of the Arts has made a strong commitment to providing a supportive living/learning environment. The University offers four undergraduate residence halls. All are furnished and have bathroom and kitchen facilities in each apartment. Each building has laundry facilities and 24-hour security and maintenance. All residence halls are smoke-free.

Furness Hall
is a historic remodeled building highlighted by its high ceilings and tall windows. It is a four-story building with two separate wings and has large studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments each housing three to four residents.

The 1500 Pine Street Residence Hall
is a ten-story building, which has studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments each housing two to five residents. It features hardwood floors and a studious environment.

The 1228 Spruce Street Residence Hall
is a recently acquired eight-story building with studio apartments each housing two students. It features walk-in closets.

The 311 Juniper Street Residence Hall
is a recently acquired and newly renovated 10-story building with one- and two-bedroom apartments each housing two to four students. It features spacious kitchens with built-in microwave ovens, air conditioning, wall-to-wall carpeting, and internet/digital cable hookups.

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Resident students can receive help from specially selected Resident Assistants. RAs are upper-class students, trained in peer advising and crisis intervention, who assist students in their adjustment to college as well as to life in the city. Each residence hall is supervised by an Area Coordinator, who is a student affairs professional. The entire residential life program is coordinated by the Director of Residential Life.

Students will receive a housing packet outlining all facilities and accommodations after they are admitted to the University. All new students are guaranteed housing if their housing deposits are received by May 15. Availability of on-campus housing for students after their first year will be determined on a first-come first-serve basis.

The Residential Life Office assists students in finding off-campus accommodations through its off-campus housing service. Early inquiries regarding this information are strongly recommended.

For More Information
Call the Residential Life office at 215-717-6811.